TEDxFlandersWomen - Bold and brilliant (2019)

TEDxFlandersWomen – Bold and brilliant 2019

Bold and brilliant it was — without apology. At TEDWomen 2019, we were shining a spotlight on dazzling ideas from some of the world’s most extraordinary risk-takers and innovators.
Celebrating pioneers making power moves, brilliant people who are just getting started, and those who tirelessly show up as allies and advocates. TEDWomen 2019 was no less than a joyful, thought-provoking celebration of smarts, savvy and diverse dynamism. This event was a place for inspiration and for recognizing the incredible work championed by women and girls in all fields. Everyone — not just women — were welcome to gather in celebration of moving forward, boldly and brilliantly, while sharing the work of shaping our future.

Once again we curated the best talks of the TEDWomen2019 yearly event that took place form 4 to 6 december in Palm Springs, California. Before these talks from the global event appeared on the world wide web, we had the opportunity to show and share them with our TEDxFlanders community. On 12/12/2019 we showed the best talks, served finest food and drinks. And of course we gathered women and men for an inspirational evening with workshops, art, music and networking.

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Below you can find the videos of our event. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did.

TEDxFlandersWomen – Bold and brilliant (2019)

Cara E. Yar Khan: The beautiful balance between courage and fear

After being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition that deteriorates muscle, Cara E. Yar Khan was told she’d have to limit her career ambitions and dial down her dreams. She ignored that advice and instead continued to pursue her biggest ambitions. In this powerful, moving talk, she shares her philosophy for working on the projects that matter to her most — while letting courage and fear coexist. Watch for heart-stopping, vertigo-inducing footage of a trip that shows her living her theory to the full.

Norma Pimentel – Restoring human dignity at the US southern border

After seeing the conditions in which children were held at a detention center on the US-Mexico border, Sister Norma Pimentel established a humanitarian respite center in Texas where people can get clean clothing, a warm shower and a hot meal. In this powerful talk, Sister Pimentel discusses her lifelong work restoring human dignity at the border — and calls on us all to put aside prejudice and lead with compassion.

Valorie Kondos Field: Why winning doesn’t always equal success

Valorie Kondos Field knows a lot about winning. As the longtime coach of the UCLA women’s gymnastics team, she won championship after championship and has been widely acclaimed for her leadership. In this inspiring, brutally honest and, at times, gut-wrenching talk, she shares the secret to her success. Hint: it has nothing to do with “winning.”

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